Top Child Psychologist:
"This Is the Fastest Way To Improve Your Child's ADHD Behavior At Home"
Dr. Matthew Carlson, PhD,
LPC, LMHC
Top Miami Psychologist
Did you know that a newly discovered ‘ADHD Trigger’ could be the root cause of your child’s behavior ? In this breakthrough video, Dr. Matthew Carlson, a renowned psychologist and therapist, reveals the root cause of ADHD behaviors and introduces a natural, at-home solution. Using a 15-minute breakfast ritual, Dr. Carlson’s method has already helped thousands of children improve focus, reduce meltdowns, and feel calm throughout the day. Watch to discover how this science-backed therapy can transform your child’s life and bring peace back to your home.
Top ADHD Psychologist
Research Seen In
Supportive Clinical Studies
1. Bellato, A., Arora, I., Hollis, C., & Groom, M. J. (2020). Is autonomic nervous system function atypical in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? A systematic review of the evidence. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 108, 182–206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2019.11.001
2. Bellato, A., Wiersema, J. R., & Groom, M. J. (2023). Autonomic Nervous System Functioning in ADHD. In J. L. Matson (Ed.), Clinical Handbook of ADHD Assessment and Treatment Across the Lifespan (pp. 37–75). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41709-2_3
3. Bestbier, L., & Williams, T. I. (2017). The Immediate Effects of Deep Pressure on Young People with Autism and Severe Intellectual Difficulties: Demonstrating Individual Differences. Occupational Therapy International, 2017, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/7534972
4. Denny, E., Folkes Jr., Ghattas, I., Kaufmann, H., Williams, H., & Potvin, M.-C. (2018). A Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Weighted Vests and Blankets on People with ASD or ADHD. https://jdc.jefferson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1020&context=student_papers
5. Dr. Leslie A. Hulvershorn, M.D., M.Sc. (n.d.). What are warning signs for or symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.
6. Dr. Stephen P. Hinshaw. (n.d.). Advice for Parents, Loved Ones and Friends on Diagnosing and Treating ADHD [Broadcast]. https://bbrfoundation.org/blog/advice-parents-loved-ones-and-friends-diagnosing-and-treating-adhd
7. Edelson, S. M., Edelson, M. G., Kerr, D. C. R., & Grandin, T. (1999). Behavioral and Physiological Effects of Deep Pressure on Children With Autism: A Pilot Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Grandin’s Hug Machine. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 53(2), 145–152. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.53.2.145
8. Devlin, H., & Connolly, K. (2018, January 20). Use of sand vests to calm children with ADHD sparks concern. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jan/20/use-of-sand-vests-to-calm-children-with-adhd-sparks-concern
9. Idrees, I., Bellato, A., Cortese, S., & Groom, M. J. (2023). The effects of stimulant and non-stimulant medications on the autonomic nervous system (ANS) functioning in people with ADHD: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 144, 104968. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2022.104968
10. Krain, A. L., & Castellanos, F. X. (2006). Brain development and ADHD. Clinical Psychology Review, 26(4), 433–444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2006.01.005
11. Krauss, K. E. (1987). The Effects of Deep Pressure Touch on Anxiety. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 41(6), 366–373. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.41.6.366
12. Lee, H.-S., & Song, C.-S. (2015). Effects of therapeutic climbing activities wearing a weighted vest on a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A case study. Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 27(10), 3337–3339. https://doi.org/10.1589/jpts.27.3337
13. Lin, H.-Y., Lee, P., Chang, W.-D., & Hong, F.-Y. (2014). Effects of weighted vests on attention, impulse control, and on-task behavior in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68(2), 149–158. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2014.009365
14. Losinski, M., Cook, K., Hirsch, S., & Sanders, S. (2017). The Effects of Deep Pressure Therapies and Antecedent Exercise on Stereotypical Behaviors of Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Behavioral Disorders, 42(4), 196–208. https://doi.org/10.1177/0198742917715873
15. Losinski, M., Sanders, S. A., & Wiseman, N. M. (2016). Examining the Use of Deep Touch Pressure to Improve the Educational Performance of Students With Disabilities: A Meta-Analysis. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 41(1), 3–18. https://doi.org/10.1177/1540796915624889
16. Mullen, B., Champagne, T., Krishnamurty, S., Dickson, D., & Gao, R. X. (2008). Exploring the Safety and Therapeutic Effects of Deep Pressure Stimulation Using a Weighted Blanket. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 24(1), 65–89. https://doi.org/10.1300/J004v24n01_05
17. Musser, E. D., Backs, R. W., Schmitt, C. F., Ablow, J. C., Measelle, J. R., & Nigg, J. T. (2011). Emotion Regulation via the Autonomic Nervous System in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 39(6), 841–852. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10802-011-9499-1
18. Reynolds, S., Lane, S. J., & Mullen, B. (2015). Effects of Deep Pressure Stimulation on Physiological Arousal. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69(3), 6903350010p1-6903350010p5. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.015560
19. Royal College of Occupational Therapists. (2023). Weighted blankets for children and adults: A guide for occupational therapists.
Supportive Clinical Studies
1. Bellato, A., Arora, I., Hollis, C., & Groom, M. J. (2020). Is autonomic nervous system function atypical in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? A systematic review of the evidence. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 108, 182–206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2019.11.001
2. Bellato, A., Wiersema, J. R., & Groom, M. J. (2023). Autonomic Nervous System Functioning in ADHD. In J. L. Matson (Ed.), Clinical Handbook of ADHD Assessment and Treatment Across the Lifespan (pp. 37–75). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41709-2_3
3. Bestbier, L., & Williams, T. I. (2017). The Immediate Effects of Deep Pressure on Young People with Autism and Severe Intellectual Difficulties: Demonstrating Individual Differences. Occupational Therapy International, 2017, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/7534972
4. Denny, E., Folkes Jr., Ghattas, I., Kaufmann, H., Williams, H., & Potvin, M.-C. (2018). A Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Weighted Vests and Blankets on People with ASD or ADHD. https://jdc.jefferson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1020&context=student_papers
5. Dr. Leslie A. Hulvershorn, M.D., M.Sc. (n.d.). What are warning signs for or symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.
6. Dr. Stephen P. Hinshaw. (n.d.). Advice for Parents, Loved Ones and Friends on Diagnosing and Treating ADHD [Broadcast]. https://bbrfoundation.org/blog/advice-parents-loved-ones-and-friends-diagnosing-and-treating-adhd
7. Edelson, S. M., Edelson, M. G., Kerr, D. C. R., & Grandin, T. (1999). Behavioral and Physiological Effects of Deep Pressure on Children With Autism: A Pilot Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Grandin’s Hug Machine. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 53(2), 145–152. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.53.2.145
8. Devlin, H., & Connolly, K. (2018, January 20). Use of sand vests to calm children with ADHD sparks concern. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jan/20/use-of-sand-vests-to-calm-children-with-adhd-sparks-concern
9. Idrees, I., Bellato, A., Cortese, S., & Groom, M. J. (2023). The effects of stimulant and non-stimulant medications on the autonomic nervous system (ANS) functioning in people with ADHD: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 144, 104968. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2022.104968
10. Krain, A. L., & Castellanos, F. X. (2006). Brain development and ADHD. Clinical Psychology Review, 26(4), 433–444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2006.01.005
11. Krauss, K. E. (1987). The Effects of Deep Pressure Touch on Anxiety. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 41(6), 366–373. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.41.6.366
12. Lee, H.-S., & Song, C.-S. (2015). Effects of therapeutic climbing activities wearing a weighted vest on a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A case study. Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 27(10), 3337–3339. https://doi.org/10.1589/jpts.27.3337
13. Lin, H.-Y., Lee, P., Chang, W.-D., & Hong, F.-Y. (2014). Effects of weighted vests on attention, impulse control, and on-task behavior in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68(2), 149–158. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2014.009365
4. Losinski, M., Cook, K., Hirsch, S., & Sanders, S. (2017). The Effects of Deep Pressure Therapies and Antecedent Exercise on Stereotypical Behaviors of Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Behavioral Disorders, 42(4), 196–208. https://doi.org/10.1177/0198742917715873
15. Losinski, M., Sanders, S. A., & Wiseman, N. M. (2016). Examining the Use of Deep Touch Pressure to Improve the Educational Performance of Students With Disabilities: A Meta-Analysis. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 41(1), 3–18. https://doi.org/10.1177/1540796915624889
16. Mullen, B., Champagne, T., Krishnamurty, S., Dickson, D., & Gao, R. X. (2008). Exploring the Safety and Therapeutic Effects of Deep Pressure Stimulation Using a Weighted Blanket. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 24(1), 65–89. https://doi.org/10.1300/J004v24n01_05
17. Musser, E. D., Backs, R. W., Schmitt, C. F., Ablow, J. C., Measelle, J. R., & Nigg, J. T. (2011). Emotion Regulation via the Autonomic Nervous System in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 39(6), 841–852. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10802-011-9499-1
18. Reynolds, S., Lane, S. J., & Mullen, B. (2015). Effects of Deep Pressure Stimulation on Physiological Arousal. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69(3), 6903350010p1-6903350010p5. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2015.015560
19. Royal College of Occupational Therapists. (2023). Weighted blankets for children and adults: A guide for occupational therapists.
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